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Level Up at Your Library: DIY Dice Tower

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
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Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own DIY dice tower for all your dice rolling needs. Teens.

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Do Art Productions

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join in on the Summer fun with Jerry Do Art Productions.

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Craft and Hobby Swap

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
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Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!

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Go Big or Go Home!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for "Go Big or Go Home!" We will have oversized games that are scaled-up versions of popular games such as Jenga, Connect 4, and Cornhole. 

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The League of Good Guys Murder Mystery

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

In a world where bad guys wreak havoc on peace and conformity, it’s up to a select few superheroes to keep the world safe. These superheroes are known as The League of Good Guys.

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Family Concert: Gincy!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
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Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us at North Branch for a family music concert from Gincy, a Chicago-area musician with a message!  Gincy's original music promotes peace, love, and kindness. 

David Casas

David Casas Magic

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
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Let's level up with a magic show from David Casas. He's known for his fast-paced interactive magic show that features mind-blowing magic with hilarious, family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. 

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Thinking Money for Kids Program Series: Piggy Bank Theater

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
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Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
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Join us for Piggy Bank Theater! An interactive storytime where the audience will help our young characters build childhood interests into careers, making financial choices along the way!

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Masterpieces at Main: Dragon Eggs

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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On this project, very simple materials lead to a very striking result.  Join us for a time of low stress crafting.  Bring a friend. Supplies are limited.  Ages: 16+

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Video Game Café

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with other adult gamers. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, see who is the ultimate fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked.

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Summer Math Challenge

All Day 5/30–8/1
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!

Obstacle Course

All Day 6/1–6/30
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Jump, skip, and twist your way into the Lakeview branch during the month of June by enjoying the duct tape and chalk obstacle course along the front sidewalk!

Pride Month Book Bingo

All Day 6/1–6/30
All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Diversify your reading with Pride Month Book Bingo! Complete a bingo and return to any Peoria Public Library branch to enter to win a grand prize. All ages. 

Globetrotter Gordon

All Day 6/2–7/12
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Globetrotter Gordon wants to spend his summer with you! Stop by any of our buildings to pick up a Globetrotter Gordon sheet. Cut Gordon out and color him and then take him everywhere you go this summer.

Scrabble Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/20–6/28
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for letter tiles throughout the children's section. How many words can you form with the letters that you find?

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Candyland

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

Do Art Productions

10:00am–10:45am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join in on the Summer fun with Jerry Do Art Productions.

Drop In: DIY Treasure Map

11:30am–1:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Level Up and make your OWN treasure map!  Maybe it's a guide to a virtual world or maybe it's for your own backyard!  Let your imagination be your guide!  All materials provided!  Invite a friend!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

Books And Badges

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Children's Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join the Peoria Police Department for a special story time with our police officers. Children of all ages.  

Craft and Hobby Swap

1:00pm–3:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!

Craft and Hobby Swap

1:00pm–3:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!

Family Concert: Gincy!

2:00pm–3:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us at North Branch for a family music concert from Gincy, a Chicago-area musician with a message!  Gincy's original music promotes peace, love, and kindness. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Clue Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/29–7/2
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Clue game pieces throughout the children's section. Once you find the pieces, can you figure out who did it and where?

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! Monopoly Junior

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

David Casas Magic

10:00am–11:00am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Let's level up with a magic show from David Casas. He's known for his fast-paced interactive magic show that features mind-blowing magic with hilarious, family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. 

Drop In: Bottle Cap Bugs

11:30am–1:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using recycled materials to craft a cute little guest for your garden.  Can be used to decorate a potted plant or turned into a magnet for your refrigerator.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

Closed for the 4th of July Holiday

07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm–07/04/2025 @ 6:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4.

Level Up at Your Library: Family Game Day!

3:00pm–4:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Still have family in town for the holiday and looking for something to do?  Come out to North Branch to play some board, card, or video games!

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Chutes and Ladders

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

Level Up at Your Library: Make & Play Board Games

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come out and make your own board game with our supplies, then we'll take some time to try them out!

Unplug Illinois: Storywalk Picnic

11:30am–2:30pm
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unplug from your electronic devices to celebrate Unplug Illinois.

Books And Badges

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Children's Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join the Peoria Police Department for a special story time with our police officers. Children of all ages.  

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Iron Giant

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

Food Truck Fridays

11:00am–2:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out to support a local food truck every third Friday of the month, from May to August!